Soccer star Christian Pulisic, UFC champ Jon Jones, and several NFL players have brought the president-elect's viral dance to the sports world.

The mild hip gyrations paired with slightly flailing, alternating arm punches were subtle but unmistakable: It was the “Trump dance,” the swaying moves President-elect Donald Trump made a signature at his rallies, usually while “YMCA” blared.

President-elect Donald Trump’s dance moves have garnered attention before, but not quite like this. Recently, they’ve been popping up at National Football League games.“It’s a simple routine: Bend your elbows,

The “Trump dance” celebration has been sweeping both the NFL and college football after former President Donald Trump’s win in the 2024 election. The 78-year old Trump has become well-known for his signature dance move,

Former NFL quarterback Brett Favre said players performing President-elect Donald Trump's dance on the field should not worry about the league asking them to stop.

The president-elect has been dancing at rallies and other various events for years—and now it's made its way to the NFL.

In the end zone, on the soccer pitch and on the golf course, athletes are paying tribute to President-elect Trump with the “Trump Dance.” Why it matters: After Trump’s decisive victory, athletes and other celebs seem more willing to publicly associate themselves with the president-elect — even if the dance is more of a pop culture phenomenon than a political endorsement.

Some athletes have celebrated wins in recent weeks by recreating a dance often performed by President-elect Donald Trump at rallies—simply pumping both fists back and forth—though it’s unclear if it’s explicitly pro-Trump.